Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Is this the same book like our teacher recommended?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. same book as.
- The error lies in option 1 due to the wrong usage of preposition.
- The preposition like is used to compare two things or to compare appearance or behaviour. For example: You look exactly like your father.
- But in the given sentence, it is being asked whenther is that the same book i.e. of the same description or quality, that teacher has recommended.
- In such case, we use the preposition as which is used to describe the purpose or quality of someone or something.
The correct sentence is:- Is this the same book as our teacher recommended?
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. same book as.